This IT initiative is supposed to come up with better transparency and deal with fraudulent activities in the regulated areas. Key Points There is a pilot in which facial recognition and AI are installed for gambling safety. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports partners with Biometric Vision. The push towards digitisation also extends to crypto […]

Soft2Bet has opened Swiper, a new social-media-inspired casino, in Romania with a soft launch. This marks the second European launch it has completed within a span of less than two months, following the platform launch in Sweden in September. Being swipe-driven navigation, users process the finding, selecting, and playing of games with their thumbs. According […]

Las Vegas Sands Corp. terminated its digital gaming division. The shutdown eliminates 400 positions. Workers in Las Vegas lost 150 jobs. Key Points The strategic review killed the Sands Digital Services project. Las Vegas loses 150 positions while total cuts reach 400. Macao and Singapore properties get future investments. Sands Shuts Down Digital Gaming Division Amid […]

The United Arab Emirates announced Wynn Boulevard, a US$272 million road linking the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort to Dubai through major routes E311 and E611. Ras Al Khaimah confirmed the plan during the Marjan Beach masterplan launch, aiming to connect the UAE’s first gaming resort directly with the wider Emirates network. The new road project will […]

Codere Italia has taken a major step into the online gaming world with the launch of its new website, codere.it. The move marks the company’s entry into Italy’s regulated online gaming market and strengthens its position as one of the country’s key players in the betting and gaming industry. The new platform is part of […]

The iGaming industry in 2025 has been growing in revenue. However, it is more interesting how players are changing the way they play. Players have been more focused on a smaller group of providers and formats instead of exploring wide varieties of games. CasinoRank’s recent six-month report reveals that habits are tightening, with most activity […]

The French gambling industry has shown steady growth in the first half of 2025, according to new figures released by the country’s independent regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). The report shows that sports betting and the state-backed operator, FDJ United, are the major reasons for this performance. Overall, the industry’s Gross Gaming Revenue […]

Sports betting media group Better Collective has teamed up with X to introduce Playbook. Playbook is an AI-powered betting tool, across the United States. The tool helps fans join live sports conversations and place bets at the same time. The launch comes soon after Better Collective introduced Playbook to focus more on keeping customers, not […]

The purchase is to assist CasinoRIX in gaining a presence locally in the country before planned regulatory reforms. Key Points The market entry is achieved as CasinoRIX has purchased the New Zealand casino review website, Innovate Change. The acquisition keeps the teams of Innovate Change as well as incorporates content into the world platform of […]

Locust and Collab have an expansion of content for the Dutch players. Key Points In a further partnership with Starcasino, the Realistic Games games became accessible to Dutch players, and this has built on an existing partnership in Belgium. This deal comes after Realistic Games entered the Dutch market. Realistic Games Expands Dutch Market Presence […]